Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani spoke today in the Assembly of Albania, during the debate on the draft resolution in support of Kosova.

Hasani said that Kosova has been and remains at the center of Albanian diplomatic activity.

“International recognition of Kosova is Albania’s absolute priority”, the minister emphasized, while adding that, “Kosova is part of Albanian foreign policy agenda in NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe and in the UN too”

Hasani reminded that Albania was elected to the UN Human Rights Council with an impressive vote. Whenever there is a need, we will convey the voice of Kosova there as well”.

Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs also stated that next week Albania will organize a meeting of the Arria formula at the Security Council”. The meeting will be dedicated to the impunity of crimes during the conflict. Kosova will have the opportunity to share its experience with the whole world.

“We will continue to support Kosova to give her a voice in every space where we can,” said Hasani.

He underlined that, “the criminal attack of September 24 was an alarm bell for all of us. The developments that followed are a source of great concern.”

“Declaring a day of mourning for 3 criminals is the most dangerous signal that Serbia could give to the region”, said Hasani, as he stated that, “this gesture goes in the opposite direction to the efforts of the international community. It also goes against Serbia’s own declarations about her readiness for an agreement”.

“When words do not coincide with deeds, there is a serious problem”, said Hasani, as he added that, “Albania does not support and strongly opposes any action that fuels the conflict.”

According to the minister, “Serbia’s efforts aiming to relativize the event of September 24 are futile.”

Further, Albanian chief-diplomat emphasized that at the Ministerial held in Tirana, the attack in Kosova was also condemned by other participants in the process.

“It is up to Serbia to conduct a deep and serious investigation process. If they are really interested in dialogue, the perpetrators should be brought before the Justice,”

He underlined that Kosova-Serbia dialogue is the only solution to overcome the situation.

“Dialogue should not remain hostage to internal dynamics or political games. The future of the entire region depends on the outcome of the dialogue. The dialogue must continue without losing a single moment,” he said

“Any amount of lost time has a higher price for the future of Kosova,” underscored Minister Hasani, while adding that the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs will continue to work closely and unstoppably with Kosova”.

The Foreign Minister, Igi Hasani, once again called on the international community to intervene to normalize the situation between Kosova and Serbia.

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